Federal Wine & Spirits

29 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

2007 Alma Rosa Pinot Noir - Fantastic, Food-Friendly California Pinot Noir at a Wallet-Friendly Price. Just a few cases left!

This Week's Tasting:

2009 Bordeaux

January 25, 2012

2009 or 2010, which is the better vintage in Bordeaux? Not since 1928 and 1929 more so than 1947 and 1948, have there been two such fine vintages in a row. (Continue reading)

Last Week's Tasting:

Reds from Two Sides of the Andes

January 18, 2012

All of last week's wines proved to be hearty and therefore, a good fit for a cold New England evening with a heavy meal. (Continue reading)

Federal offers free tastings every week. Whisky Award

Boston's premier wine shop, offering an 8,000 bottle cellar of fine and rare wines from around the world. Join us for our free tastings Wednesdays, 5 - 7 pm.

We also carry a full line of spirits, ales and beers for all tastes and budgets, including a splendid selection of single malt Scotch. Voted one of Whisky Magazine's "Icons of Whisky": 2011 and 2012 Scotch Retailer of the Year, USA.

Past Tastings

Favorites for under $20 - January 11th

As a group, last week's wines had some shared character. First, they all have a lot of value for money. Second, they all are wines meant to be served with food. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Port: English or Portuguese? Plus Two or Three Things to Know About Port - January 4th

Many tasters last week peppered us with questions about port, so we thought it would be a good idea to print some of our answers here. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Champagne Selections - January 4th

and fine sparkling wines as well The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

New & Notable

Valdicava: Spirito di un Territorio Unico, The Best of the Best

Peter Hemenway in Montepulciano

2006 Rosso Conero Riserva Sassi Neri and 2007 Marche Rosso Chaos

Peter Hemenway in Montepulciano: Fattoria Le Terrazze

2008 and 2006 Sottimano Barbaresco

Classic Gems Newly Available

2007 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon

A High End Napa on Sale

2009 Clos St. Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Combe des Fous

The Triumph of the Fools

Fontodi Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Peter writes: "We have sourced another fantastic olive oil."

2008 Dominus

Robert Parker found it nigh unto perfect:

2006 Philippe Bornard Cotes du Jura Les Chassagnes, ouille;

An Exotic French Mountain Wine

2008 Buoncristiani Malbec

There are some wines that help redefine your idea of a grape.

Upcoming Events

February 9th: Nicolas Potel with his 2009 Roche de Bellene Wines

Upstairs on the Square

January 30th: The Federal Wine Journeyman Restaurant Wine Seminar

Third Edition - Bordeaux, the Left Bank

Single Malt Scotch

Joe's Made a List and He's Checked it Twice

... a list of the most holiday-worthy Single Malts from his award-winning inventory, that is! It's here - read on!

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